Hilaria Baldwin Recalls Meeting Alec Baldwin 12 Years Ago

Although Alec Baldwin didn't share a tribute to his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, on Valentine's Day, it looks like the two weren't shy about recalling the night that they first met twelve years ago.

On Saturday afternoon, the Boston native took to Instagram to share a throwback snap of her sitting with the "30 Rock" actor at the popular Italian restaurant Emporio in New York City.

In the caption of her Instagram post, Hilaria shared a single photo that showed her sitting on the restaurant. Alec is sitting beside her, his eyes closed, as he leans the side of his head against hers. “This photo is probably a yearish after we met??? @emporionyc (both much younger and less?),” she wrote in the caption.

“12 years ago, this night, we met,” she wrote, adding a touching tribute to their relationship. “What a journey we have had been through, to, in, and around and continuing…every emotional place I don’t think either one of us could have ever predicted. But here we are…still standing, surrounded by all of you amazing humans, our tiny babes…and together. In it with you, Alec…I’m here, we are here…never alone.”

Many fans had nothing but positive comments for the “beautiful” couple. “Such beautiful words from such a beautiful soul. Many more to you two and to the seven little ones,” one follower wrote. “Love your devotion and love for each other. Much love to you both,” another fan added. “It has been a journey indeed, but you are your family will never be alone. We love and stand by you always,” a third follower chimed in.

Although he hadn't shared anything for Valentine's Day, the "Beetlejuice" actor did share a touching message for his wife on Saturday afternoon, calling Hilaria the woman who "changed his life."

In the caption of his Instagram post, Alec wrote, “February 18, 2011. A younger, fitter me met this woman who changed my life. Here we are at Cannes, and I carry her up the steps of the red carpet. (I can still carry her, but there might be a lot of puffing.) Te quiero, mi vida. Y gracias para nuestros niños.”

Although Hilaria moderates comments on her Instagram page, it appears that Alec does not. Although there were some positive comments on his post, there were also plenty of negative ones.

Hilaria has been blasted for her “Spanish” heritage since 2020, especially after fans found out that Hilaria Baldwin was really born Hillary Thomas in Massachusetts. She has since been accused of “impersonating a Spanish person” and talking in a “fake” Spanish accent.

“Enough with the Spanish affectation,” one user commented on Alec’s post. “Did you find her in Spain?” another follower asked. “I love this couple BUT I was disappointed to find out your wife is faking the whole Spaniard thing. Why!? Stay true to yourselves,” another follower chimed in. “She couldn’t read the first 2 paragraphs. Please translate for her lol,” another user wrote.

At the end of January, Alec Baldwin and "Rust" armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed were both charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Baldwin had been holding the gun for a scene when it went off.

The bullet struck and killed Hutchins and also injured director Joel Souza. Baldwin has claimed several times that he has never pulled the trigger on the gun, but he and Gutierrez-Reed could face up to five years in prison if they are convicted.

Shortly after the charges were formally filed, Hilaria took to Instagram to thanks fans for their "support and kindness."

“I hope you understand how much your support and kindness to Alec and our children mean. Thank you for being our community and our village," she wrote. "You are helping us to be stronger parents and partners during this unimaginable time, stemming from such heartbreaking tragedy."

“Please know that I hear all of your outspoken words and each and every one of you reminds me daily that there is kindness in the world and we are not alone,” she concluded. “Alec, we love you and we are here for you.”